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Creep up on

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Stealth RequiredPlay
Use when describing actions that require quietness and careful movement not to be detected. SlideShe crept up on her friend to surprise her with a gift.
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Prey and PredatorPlay
Often used in the context of hunting or observing animals in nature. SlideThe photographer crept up on the birds to get a close shot.